All Two Rivers Miracle League games will be played at the First Interstate SportsPlex (26001 Ida St, Valley NE 68064) on the Boys Town Pediatrics Adaptive Sports Field.

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There is something about playing the game that lights up a person’s eyes.  But for children and adults facing serious physical and mental disabilities that opportunity can often be difficult to achieve.  Baseball diamonds weren’t exactly designed with wheelchairs and crutches in mind.

The Miracle League removes the barriers that keep children with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. Since the main barriers for these adults arise from the natural grass fields used in conventional leagues, Miracle League teams play on a custom-designed, rubberized turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assertive devices while helping to prevent injuries.

But it’s more than playing a game. The Miracle League is about making new friends, building self-esteem and being treated just like other athletes.  To help the athletes, the Miracle League uses a “buddy” system – pairing each player with an able-bodied peer.  The result is a bond that cannot be described. The Miracle League serves children and adults who suffer from any physical or mental disabilities, which causes them to be excluded, whether intentionally or not, from conventional Baseball leagues.

COST

FREE

INCLUDES

• Game Jersey/Hat
• 6-8 Week Regular Season
• Access to Boys Town Pediatrics Adaptive Sports Field
• EAA General Operating Costs
• Equipment to play
• Supervisor (volunteer umpire and 'buddies')

DETAILS

DIVISIONS

• DIVISION 1: AGES 5-12 (recommended, but any age welcome!)
• DIVISION 2: AGES 13-ADULT

GAME & PRACTICE DAYS

• GAMES: SUNDAYS (JUNE-JULY)
• PRACTICES: WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS (JUNE-JULY)

LEAGUE RULES

• Two age divisions: Junior (3-12), Senior (13-20+)
• Games are non-competitive
• Games are one (1) hour or two (2) full innings in length
• Goal is for every athlete to HAVE FUN!
• All players get team uniforms
• Every athlete scores a run before the inning is over
• Each team and each player WINS every game
• Players can use a Partner - a family member or volunteer who assists the player on the field at all times or part of the game
• Every player bats once each inning
• All players are safe on the bases no matter the outcome of the hit
• Every player receives an award at the end of the season

CONTACT:

Kelsey Maxell

kelseymaxell@elkhornathletics.org

“Every Child Deserves A Chance to Play Baseball.”

We cannot change or cure the medical issues life has dealt children with disabilities. What we can do is provide them with an opportunity to experience the joy and benefits that come from playing our National pastime–baseball.

All Two Rivers Miracle League games will be played at the First Interstate SportsPlex (26001 Ida St, Valley NE 68064) on the Boys Town Pediatrics Adaptive Sports Field.

Contact Kelsey Maxell and Ashley Brown for any questions about our program.